Alsager Town manager Neil Gill is looking forward to the start of the new season, despite more off the field upheaval over the summer.

The Bullets have a variety of problems since they were relegated from the UniBond League at the end of season 2007-08, after they failed to meet the necessary ground grading requirements.

A few months ago local businessman John Bailey joined the club as Chairman but this week announced he was resigning.  A former youth coach at the club, Mike Cross, has assumed the role temporarily.

But Neil is still upbeat and remains as committed as ever.  He told the Crewe Chronicle:  "I'm not a quitter and I was never going to leave the club.

"I just don't think John's expectations of the job were the same as ours.

"But the future is definitely bright, we are in a better position than we were six months ago.

"The difference is that now we have the whole club singing from the same hymn sheet.

"This is not only helpful for me, but it brings the whole community together.

"Now there are staff here who are committed and that has meant my workload is easier to manage.

"I can spend more time with the players and hopefully we will see an improvement in terms of results.

"We're looking for a new chairman and what we really need is commitment. We know it's a hard job but it's certainly not impossible."

"The players want to play in front of people and it must be disheartening for them to see an empty stadium.

"But hopefully this season will be different. A top six finish is what we're aiming for as well as a good cup run."